A colorful spread of delicious party catering food, including sandwiches, salads, fruits, and desserts, beautifully arranged on a table.
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Jacque was great! She took the time to consult with us prior to our wedding to understand our expectations and help us decide which cocktails we wanted. Cocktails were made all night and our guests were all very impressed. Thank you so much for helping us on our special day.

Wedding cocktails and serving

$560

Lidy was an excellent bartender at my 30th. Made amazing cocktails, super friendly and was great energy at the party. Thanks so much Lidy!

Bartender 4 hours Standard cocktails and serve beer, wine and spirits.

$200

We had asha for my small birthday gathering at home and she was the best! So lovely & professional. Awesome cocktails. She kept everything clean. Highly recommend!

Cocktail Making

$150

Awesome, amazing, wonderful!!!!!

Professional cocktail maker for a private event of 2-4ppl/2hrs.

$150

Katalina was incredible! The house looked amazing and the boards were so yummy and nicely styled. I was terrible at communicating what she needed to do as I was very preoccupied and busy that day but she was proactive and did all the work without any extra support from me! I highly recommend

Setup a charcuterie board and pre make cocktails

$150

Guilherme and his team were absolutely amazing and professional.

I need two Bartenders to Serve Drinks & make 1 cocktail for a lunch.

$400

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It doesn’t matter what type of event you are planning. It’s often the food and beverages that excite guests the most. The best way to anyone’s heart is indeed through their stomachs, so it’s important to knock it out of the park when planning your event’s food options. You need to meet your guests’ different dietary needs and build a menu around the event theme, all while making sure the food tastes great and feeds everyone in attendance.

To make it an easier task, you can enlist party catering experts with years of experience in crafting exceptional menus tailored to any taste, crowd size, and preference. Whether it's for a corporate event, wedding, or baby shower catering, you can find the perfect party caterers near you through Airtasker. Simply post a task, select the caterer you wish to work with, and book the service!

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Top Party Catering related questions

This will depend on the Tasker’s terms and conditions. An advance deposit might be required to procure supplies and consumables for the event, such as ingredients, as well as upfront labour fees. To ensure your expectations are aligned with the service to be provided, it is best to discuss this matter with your Tasker.

While many caterers available on Airtasker are equipped to service different types of events, it may still depend on the individual if they are willing to take on a baby shower catering request. Consult the party caterer near you before officially booking the service or specify your needs when posting your task.

Party caterers near you will come equipped with a complete set of equipment including plates, utensils, and everything they will need to serve the food. They are also responsible for setting up your tables and linens. You will not need to provide anything else.

Not all the time. This depends on the party catering service you have chosen for your party. Plated dining service requires a staff member as they will be serving dishes for every course. However, a buffet catering service will not always require staff.

Yes, you can! While caterers can advise on ideal food options for a given event or to accommodate specific dietary restrictions, you have the freedom to select every food item on the menu. This includes drinks, which you can also customise. If you request a specific brand of liquor, your Tasker may arrange this for you, provided you give ample time for preparation and are ready to cover any extra costs for this special request.

Yes, party caterers near you will need an on-premises liquor licence to serve alcohol, including cocktails. This is issued by the local government where the business is registered. In addition to this, Taskers must also have a valid business permit to operate a cocktail catering business. Feel free to reach out to your Tasker if you need to discuss this in detail.

Airtasker can cater to all your party needs from food to event documentation. You can hire event planners on Airtasker for a hassle-free experience organising your event or book a local photographer to capture those special moments.

What do party catering services include?

What’s a party without food? If you’re short on time or have hundreds of guests to feed, leave it to the experts and book a party catering near you!


With Airtasker, hiring party caterers is now easier than ever. Taskers can assist you with every aspect, from planning and crafting a menu everyone will love, customising it to match your event's theme, serving food during the event, and even taking care of after-party cleanup.


Ensure a hassle-free celebration by selecting any of these party catering services for your next event:


Buffet style catering

Buffets stand out as a popular and versatile catering option suitable for any type of event. This is because they offer several advantages: they are more economical and easier to organise, while still delighting guests with a wide selection of food choices. Buffets are particularly ideal for accommodating large crowds and sizable events like weddings and company events, as they allow hosts to cater to various dietary preferences. This type of party catering also encourages guests to serve themselves, so there’s no additional expense for servers and waitstaff.


Cocktail catering

If you’re hosting a party centred on mingling and socialization, such as corporate networking events, cocktail party catering is your best bet. This dining style features small plates, handhelds, outdoor herbs, and other appetiser-style food options, complemented by a bar and beverage service. Guests can savour these delightful offerings while standing at high-top cocktail tables or opt for bar stools or traditional dining room table seating.


Perfect for smaller venues, intimate gatherings, and pre-events preceding larger occasions like conferences, cocktail party catering is often more cost-effective than other dining choices.


Food stations

Setting up food stations is an interesting choice for party catering near you. They're reminiscent of buffets given the diverse variety of food and beverage options, but with a unique twist. For food stations, each table features a different type of food or drink. In Australia, some exciting trends include stations for tapas, taco bars, and even a doughnut wall and a food art station.


Food stations can be accommodated in any venue size, small or large. The dining options can also be easily tailored to theme-specific events, making them an excellent choice for Halloween parties or baby shower catering.


Plated Dining Service

If you want to take it up a notch, consider plated dining services. This is another popular party catering style often reserved for more formal events such as fundraisers and galas. Typically a fancier choice, this option also comes with a higher price tag.


Choosing plated dining requires thorough planning not only of the food options, but also the other various elements that make up the dining experience, including tableware, tables and chairs, linens, and waitstaff. With plated dining, meals are served by waitstaff to all guests at the same time. Guests can also select their dinner options from a predetermined menu provided when they RSVP to your event.

Recent Party Catering tasks

Make cocktails at my drinks party from 6:30-8:30pm

$200

Mosman NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

I am having 10-12 women for drinks and would like a cocktail maker to come and make us some cocktails for 2 hours. 6:30-8:30pm

Cocktail making and clean up

$180

Surrey Hills, Victoria

11th Nov 2025

Make cocktails for my xmas party of 16 people at my home in Surrey Hills from 7-11pm. Everything you need will be supplied for approx 5-6 different cocktails. Also clear the table and stack the dishwasher in between making cocktails

Party help - serving drinks (no cocktails) and general cleanup

$250

Greenvale VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

1st birthday party at a local community centre approx 50 adults. There will be a service window where drinks can be served to guests. No cocktail mixing required only cans, bottles and pouring into cups. Assistance required to cut birthday cake and serve on plates at the window General cleanup during the party to make sure rubbish is placed in the bins The birthday will run from 12pm to 4pm

Party Help - Serving drinks (no cocktails),food, keeping things tidy

$200

Newport VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to serve guests drinks at the bar from 3-6pm. Event is a 40th birthday, held at our home. Food service and general tidying up during the afternoon. Approx 30-40 guests.

Party catering - 10/01/2026

$400

Sydney NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2025

I am having an Italian themed birthday party for 25 people in Coogee and am looking for someone to provide catering. I’m looking for antipasto platters, maybe some Italian sandwiches and desserts such as Tiramisu

Cocktail Mixologist

$250

Yangebup WA, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Requiring the services of a Cocktail Mixologist for a private home function. Ideally you will be available 6pm to 11pm. Everything supplied, even a bar to work from. Happy for you to set a menu rather than taking requests which would be time consuming.

Waiter/ress to serve drinks/make cocktails

$200

Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to come serve drinks at our airbnb, also make cocktails (tell us what to buy)! Looking at 2 hours serve time, you can enjoy the pool with us after!

Cocktail Waiter and plate clearing

$200

Palmview QLD, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Cocktail making, drinks pouring and service - setting table with plates and clearing plates and general topping up drinks

Bartender to make cocktails for guests

$320

North Lakes QLD, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Need a Bartender to make cocktails for 28 guests, we have a premade menu of 6 cocktails. From 2.30pm-6.30pm.

Hired Felix for my 23rd, birthday and he was fantastic!! Our bartender cancelled the day before and Felix was able to step in so last minute. Guests were very happy as well :)

Cocktail menu curation

$20

Ashfield NSW, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Help me curate a bespoke cocktail menu for my 40th

Rod was super easy to work with

Waitstaff for Baby Shower

$400

Ryde NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Hi there! We're hosting a baby shower for around 70 guests at our home in Ryde and need two experienced and friendly staff members to help make the day run smoothly. We will be providing all the food and drinks ourselves; the main role is to ensure our guests are looked after and that the party area stays clean and tidy so we can focus on celebrating with our family and friends. Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4-hour shift) Location: Ryde, NSW 2112 Key Duties Will Include: Arriving at 2:00 PM for a briefing before guests arrive at 2:30 PM. Heating and plating food that has been pre-prepared. Arranging food on platters and taking them out to guest tables. Managing the drinks, refilling drinks, and keeping it tidy. Walking around to collect empty glasses, plates, and rubbish. General cleaning and tidying of the party area (patio and covered area) throughout the event. Final clean-up: washing dishes and glassware, wiping down kitchen surfaces, packing away leftovers, and taking out the rubbish. What We're Looking For: Must have experience in hospitality, waitering, or event staffing. A friendly, professional, and proactive attitude. You can see what needs to be done without being asked. Reliable and punctual. Attire: Please wear smart, clean, all-black attire (e.g., black shirt/top and black trousers/pants with comfortable, closed-toe shoes). An RSA certificate is a big plus.

Thank you Jo and Elle for helping us celebrate our baby shower. Both wonderful ladies who are punctual, organised and ran everything seamlessly. Everyone was so impressed with how amazing they were, and we will definitely have them back again.

Cocktail maker

$10

Derrimut VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Cocktail maker for party. Drinks

Good service and punctual

Cocktail Bartender

$300

Brookvale NSW, Australia

26th Sep 2025

Need a cocktail bartender for a corporate event this evening at Brookvale on the Northern Beaches from 5-7PM. Private event. Will need to be able to batch / prep some Tommy’s Margaritas.

Highly recommend - Damien rocked up at short notice and absolutely smashed it out of the park for our client drinks.

Baby Shower - Bar Staff

$200

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Looking for 1-2 people to help with serve drinks/clean up at my baby shower. Date: Saturday 13th September Time: 12:30pm-4pm (guest arrive at 1pm) Attendees: 30 Duties: take jackets, serve drinks, clean up plates and glasses throughout the afternoon

Absolutely brilliant- would love to work with again 💕 thank you

Cocktail bar tenders

$100

Morley WA 6062, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Looking for two cocktail bar tenders to make a small collection of cocktails and pour beer and champagne. We will supply alcohol and glassware and cocktail shakers etc just need a couple of fun capable bartenders. We also have beer on tap at our own bar set up. Approx 40 ppl. Only people with experience will be considered

Absolutely incredible! Patrick and vale were amazing, so organised, communicative, kept up with the demands with guests who went off menu! Thanks so much!

Need a bar tender for a house party (80 guests). No cocktails

$350

Coogee WA, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Having a 50th birthday at home for 80 guests and require a bar tender to provide glass ware, can use my table or bring their own, set up bar and serve. No cocktails but will include spirits, wine and beer. Time of party 7 pm to 11pm.

Absolutely superb service from Jacquie....who ensured every guest was looked after at my 50th (crowd of 70 people).... many guests remarked how friendly yet professional Jacquie was. Very happy with her bar tending skills!

Cocktail waiter for small gathering

$300

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Looking for cocktail waiter(s) to make and serve cocktails at a small gathering at our house. There will be 20-30 people and I can buy the alcohol in advance. From 2pm to 5pm.

Absolutely amazing 🤩 Linden was the star of our function and all the guests raved about her service and the yummy cocktails. Highly recommend.

Bartender to make cocktails at 30th Birthday for 2 hours

$90

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

I’m needing 1x bartender to make a small variety of cocktails for a 30th Birthday from 4:30-6:30PM for approx 25 guests. All alcohol will be provided but I would also appreciate insight into how much and what types I will need for the cocktails. I’m looking for the bartender to be able to make 3 different cocktails and 1 mocktail, as well as serving wine and a clean of glassware at the end of service. We should be able to provide our own glassware but if you would be able to offer to BYO glassware that could be helpful. Thank you!

Caitlin was super punctual and efficient which I appreciated. The feedback I had from guests were the drinks were not the best. We did prep sugar syrup for the cocktails which wasn’t touched, so not sure if it was forgotten or maybe she was unaware it was there. Caitlin was very focused on getting drinks out as quickly as possible which was great, but wasn’t interested in chatting with guests when people were trying to make conversation.

Need a female bartender for 3 hours to make cocktails

$500

Blairgowrie VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

Requiring a female mixologist to make 2-3 types of cocktails for 3 hours in Blairgowrie for an event at a private residence.

Jess was amazing for my friends hens day. She was so personable and accomodating for everyone’s needs and wishes. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!

Cocktail Bartender

$160

Nunawading VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2025

4 hours cocktail bartender - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JY1EPHYYYZFPW98076PJ9ZWF

Another great night of cocktail making from Caitlin!